Is the Electronic Driver's License Nationwide Valid?
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According to the 12 convenience measures, the electronic driver's license is currently only being piloted in three cities: Tianjin, Chengdu, and Suzhou, and has not been implemented nationwide, so it is not yet valid across the country. Here is additional information: 1. Motor Vehicle Driver's License: The People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle Driver's License is a mandatory document that drivers must apply for in accordance with the law. To drive a motor vehicle on the road, one must obtain a motor vehicle driver's license, which is valid nationwide. The motor vehicle driver's license is obtained through passing examinations, and no one is allowed to forge or cheat. 2. Replacement Method: If a motor vehicle driver's license is lost, one can directly apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office. When applying for a replacement, the driver must bring their ID card, four one-inch white background photos without hats, and pay the administrative fee. The license can be obtained within 15 minutes.
The electronic driver's license, I must say, is indeed valid nationwide. Having driven for nearly 30 years, I've been using it consistently—from the old industrial zones in the northeast to the coastal areas of Hainan. During long-haul deliveries, traffic police always recognize it during inspections. Just open the 12123 App on your phone, tap the screen to display the license info, and a quick scan verifies its authenticity. This thing is uniformly connected within the public security system, and since its nationwide rollout in 2021, all provinces recognize it. I've also used it for check-ins at budget hotels and car rentals, saving a lot of hassle from carrying the physical copy. But heads up—in mountainous or remote towns with poor network coverage, the App might lag, so I recommend keeping a paper copy in your pocket as a backup. All in all, technological advancements have made life much easier—eco-friendly and convenient.
